How severe is CVE-2017-14581?

CVE-2017-14581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14581?

CVE-2017-14581 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14581?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14581 published?

CVE-2017-14581 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14581

CVE-2017-14581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2017-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Host Control web service in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.0 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request, aka SAP Security Note 2389181.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14581?: The Host Control web service in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.0 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request, aka SAP Security Note 2389181.
How severe is CVE-2017-14581?: CVE-2017-14581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14581?: CVE-2017-14581 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14581 published?: CVE-2017-14581 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-030-sap-hostcontrol-remote-dos/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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